The Floridian Coqui

Exploring the Intersection of Nerdy Pop Culture and Puerto Rican Heritage

Category: Issues

  • Issue #4 The Old Man and the Cats

    When I was growing up in Puerto Rico, I developed my ability to read English quickly. It was quite strange, English seemed to be easier to learn than Spanish. It became apparent that I had an affinity for picking up words and their meanings quite fast. But this skill wouldn’t flourish until I came to…

  • Issue #3 How I started Comic book collecting.

    Everyone has their hobbies. Going to the movies, playing sports, drinking wine, etc. In my case I became a collector. Collecting items has always fascinated me, the way you learn to appreciate it, and the victory from gaining something of high value. It feels good. Some of my friends say its a “fault” of mine….

  • Issue #2 Napkin Moms

    The Bear should not be considered a comedy. I have no idea how this qualifies as a comedy, but me crying or having damn near anxiety attacks truly is not funny. That being said, it is one of my favorite shows currently out. Its unique storytelling and critique on mental health, trauma, and the restaurant…

  • Issue #1 Backlog and the Beast

    I played Pokemon yesterday, Pokemon Legends: Arceus to be exact. The game is incredibly fun and back in 2022 when it came out, I spent  two whole months going in and out of the game trying to explore and take in every inch of this experience. It was a surreal time and as incredibly memorable…

  • Issue #0 – Origin Story

    Amazing Fantasy #15. A young Peter Parker gets bitten by a radioactive spider and becomes the Amazing Spider-man. Action Comics #1 young Kal-El is sent to Earth after his planet was destroyed and discovered super abilities that would make him known as Superman. Detective Comics #27, billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne begins fighting crime in the…